Africa Soccer NPFL: Nasarawa shock Heartland as Ranger pick first win

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) entered week 2 this weekend with seven games played on Sunday.

After a successful kick-off of the 2020/2021 season last week, clubs returned to action as the race continued.

A total of 12 goals was recorded on matchday 2 with Nasarawa United recorded the only away win.

At the Cathedral, Rangers International of Enugu recorded their first win at home following a 1-0 win against Akwa United.

 

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Israel Abia’s 60th minute goal was enough for the Flying Antelopes to put their 1-0 loss against Rivers United in the opening game. 

Nasarawa United shocked Fidelis Ilechukwu’s Heartland FC in Owerri Adamu Hassan late goal settled matters.

Chinedu Ohanachom broke the deadlock for the visitors in the 14th minute.

Shedrack Oghi equalised in the 63rd minute before Adamu Hassan netted the winner 

 

Chinedu Ohanachom put the visitors ahead in the 14th minute, while Shedrack Oghali equalised for the home team in the 63rd minute.

Adamu Hassan scored the winning goal with 16 minute from time to take the Lafia-based club top of the tbke log.

Knao Pillars first home game at the Sani Abacha Stadium ended in a resounding 2-0 win against Katsina United.

Rabiu Ali scored his second goal of the season for the Mai Su Gida side as David Ebuka also find his name in the scoresheet.

Dakkada FC go to their first win of the season following a 2-1 win against Jigawa Golden Stars.

The Akwa-Ibom based club after holding city rivals, Akwa United to goalless last week romped to first hone win.

At the Ozoro Polytechnic Stadium, Warri Wolves stunned Adamawa United 1-0 also to get their first home win.

Here are Week 2 Full Results

Kano Pillars 2-0 Katsina Utd

Heartland 1-2 Nasarawa Utd

Rangers 1-0 Akwa Utd

Dakadda 2-1 Jigawa GS

Sunshine Stars 1-0 FCIU

Lobi 1-0 MFM

Wolves 1-0 Adamawa 


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